Ana Mayordomo Highlights ADCC’s Problem: “Not Enough Spots”
Aug 15, 2026BJJEE1 Admin
Ana Mayordomo has won two separate ADCC trials within months of each other, yet still needs to win a third just to qualify for the event’s main bracket. Her situation has renewed scrutiny of...
BJJ Black Belt Gabrielle Czernik: “I Wouldn’t Advertise Jiu-Jitsu As Good Self-Defense”
Jul 19, 2026BJJEE1 Admin
Gabrielle Czernik didn’t come to BJJ looking for self-defense skills — she came from a background in competitive triathlon and long-distance swimming. And, well, that background may explain...
Tom DeBlass Calls Out How Women Are Treated In Jiu-Jitsu Gyms: “Don’t Be That Guy”
May 02, 2026BJJEE1 Admin
Tom DeBlass has shared a message with the BJJ community, addressing a behavior he believes needs to stop immediately. His focus wasn’t on technique or competition, but on how women are treated when...
Bryce Mitchell Shares Views On Women Training In BJJ: “We Don’t Want P*rverts In The Sport”
Mar 05, 2026BJJEE1 Admin
UFC fighter Bryce Mitchell recently spoke about allegations of misconduct within BJJ. When asked about grooming allegations in Jiu-Jitsu and whether he would allow a hypothetical daughter to train,...
Ffion Davies Pushes Back On The Biggest Myth Used To Sell Jiu-Jitsu
Feb 24, 2026BJJEE1 Admin
For decades, one of the most common ways BJJ has been marketed – especially to women – has been through fear. But Ffion Davies doesn’t agree with that approach. During a recent appearance on...
